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Talking with your family about cancer and the emotions that arise is not a one-time discussion but rather a series of talks that will continue through your treatment.

Oral cancer is often curable, especially if it is found early. Treatment can also help control oral cancer, meaning it may help control symptoms or reduce its spread. Once you know the type and stage of oral cancer you have, you and your healthcare provider will decide on a treatment plan. Read on to learn more.

Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn about when chemotherapy is used to treat head and neck cancer, and what to expect.

Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Some normal cells also grow quickly. Because of this, chemotherapy can also harm those cells. This can cause side effects.

These questions can help you communicate with your healthcare provider and know what to expect for your treatment.

Learn about the surgical choices for treatment of oral cancer.

Tests after a diagnosis of oral cancer can help your healthcare provider learn more about your cancer to help decide the best treatment.

Being told you have oral cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Each child is different, but most children need to be given clear rules about behavior. Read on for some discipline tips by age group.